Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $19.99 | 10.485% | $22.086 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
Purchase #2 | $146.78 | 11.160% | $163.1606 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 8.863% | $255.5777 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 12.676% | $280.8787 | $280.88 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
Purchase #5 | $210.43 | 10.314% | $232.1338 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.49 | 7.796% | $111.5581 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
Purchase #7 | $235.87 | 11.853% | $263.8277 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,200.61 | $1,329.2226 | $1,329.23 | $1,329.30 | $1,329.30 |